Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
Holman Bible
You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands.
International Standard Version
So you are to be appointed in charge over my palace, and all of my people are to do whatever you command them to do. Only the throne will have greater authority than you."
A Conservative Version
Thou shall be over my house, and according to thy word all my people shall be ruled. Only in the throne I will be greater than thou.
American Standard Version
thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
Amplified
You shall have charge over my house, and all my people shall
Bible in Basic English
You, then, are to be over my house, and all my people will be ruled by your word: only as king will I be greater than you.
Darby Translation
Thou shalt be over my house, and according to thy commandment shall all my people regulate themselves; only concerning the throne will I be greater than thou.
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt be over my house, and to thy mouth all my people shall bend: only upon the throne I shall be great above thee.
King James 2000
You shall be over my house, and according unto your word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
You shall be over my house, and to your word all my people shall submit. Only [with respect to] the throne will I be greater than you."
Modern King James verseion
You shall be over my house, and all my people shall kiss the hand at your word. Only in the throne will I be greater than you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Thou therefore shalt be over my house, and according to thy word shall all my people obey: only in the king's seat will I be above thee."
NET Bible
You will oversee my household, and all my people will submit to your commands. Only I, the king, will be greater than you.
New Heart English Bible
You shall be over my house, and according to your word will all my people be ruled. Only in the throne I will be greater than you."
The Emphasized Bible
Thou, shalt be over my house, and on thy mouth, shall all my people kiss, - only as to the throne, will I be greater than thou.
Webster
Thou shalt be over my house, and according to thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
World English Bible
You shall be over my house, and according to your word will all my people be ruled. Only in the throne I will be greater than you."
Youngs Literal Translation
thou -- thou art over my house, and at thy mouth do all my people kiss; only in the throne I am greater than thou.'
Themes
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Captive » Advanced to positions in state
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Examples of earthly
Government » Paternal functions of
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is promoted to authority next to pharaoh at thirty years of age
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » His wisdom
Promotion » Examples of earthly
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Prudence » Instances of » Joseph, in the affairs of egypt
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Joseph, in how he conducted the affairs of egypt
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Interlinear
Bayith
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 41:40
Prayers for Genesis 41:40
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Advises Pharaoh
39
So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has informed you of all this, there is no one so
Names
Cross References
Psalm 105:21-22
And ruler over all his possessions,
Acts 7:10
and rescued him from all his afflictions, and
Genesis 39:4-6
So Joseph
Genesis 45:8-9
Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a
Genesis 45:26
They told him, saying, “Joseph is still alive, and indeed he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” But
1 Samuel 10:1
Then
Job 31:27
And my hand
Psalm 2:12
For
How blessed are all who
Proverbs 22:29
He will
He will not stand before obscure men.
Daniel 2:46-48
Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face and did
Daniel 5:29
Then Belshazzar gave orders, and they
Daniel 6:3
Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself